Mandate Mishandled? – Graduating senior weighs in
Two months have passed since the Board of Trustees mandated the elimination of 15 full-time equivalent positions. Over the past weeks, the campus as a […]
Opinions
Dear Paul Tobias — A letter to the chair of the BOT from a recent alumna
April 19, 2010 Dear Mr. Paul Tobias, Having graduated from Albion College only a year ago, I feel my heart and mind are still at […]
Thinking Less — An alumna weighs in on Albion’s direction
UPDATE: 9/13/2018, 10:17 p.m. The writer of this opinion piece — Katy, ’09 — sent a message to the Pleiad, asking that her full name […]
Budget Fail – A comparison between Albion and GLCA, FSCRT peer institutions
After the BOT mandate to cut 15 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions was announced, students began to show interest in the budget—namely, where our money is […]
Coffee House Reform – Student opinion on proposal for change
In 1993, CPO launched the Coffee House with hopes of creating a learning tool for Economics & Management students. Unfortunately, that idea has not come […]
Opinion: Breaking the Press – Taming the Tiger
Fine for crashing an Escalade into a tree in the front yard: $166. Subway chicken wrap for the mistress before a midnight romp: $3.99. Wiring money […]
Letter to the Editor – President Randall Addresses Bill to Change College Charter
In response to questions regarding Senate Bill 1232, which would ammend the Albion College charter is passed, President Randall sent a response to The Pleiad: April 5, […]
Opinion: Breaking the Press. Playing the clock — women’s basketball
A team’s ability to finish a game might be the key to their success. It is proven that the teams who keep victory within reach […]
Not Just a Number — Student opinion on proposed faculty cuts
Photo courtesy of Mark Kluk.
Opinion: Behind the BS — A closer look at DR’s memorandum
Sure, DR sent out a carefully worded memorandum regarding the faculty cuts. But what was she really thinking? Check out the bold. To: Faculty, Staff, […]
Opinion: Breaking the Press — Britons battle for position in the MIAA tournament
Kyle Francis, staff writer, weighs in on Albion sports in his weekly column, Breaking the Press.
Nobama Care
There is no sense in setting ourselves up for failure by creating a nationalized healthcare system. The United States already provides healthcare that is regarded […]